Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and Madrid?

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 38% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to Madrid?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average return price of R12 183.

Which airlines fly to Madrid?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Ethiopian Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Madrid from Cape Town according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Madrid. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Madrid on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to Madrid?

Flights connecting via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 15h 48m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to Madrid?

London (LHR) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 21m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Madrid Barajas?

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Cape Town Intl to Madrid Barajas

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport is 7 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Madrid Barajas Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Madrid Barajas Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Madrid Barajas Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R4 083 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Madrid in 2026/27

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0:55 - 16:55CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

17h 00m1 stop Istanbul

18:15 - 23:00MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R10 883Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 15

6:05 - 7:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

26h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 - 12:40MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 899Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15

0:55 - 16:55CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

17h 00m1 stop Istanbul

11:55 - 23:00MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R11 031Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 15

6:05 - 7:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

26h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 - 12:40MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 162Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15

13:50 - 5:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

16h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

21:25 - 14:10MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 101Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

19:25 - 13:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:20 - 17:25MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 233Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 28

12:35 - 13:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

26h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:20 - 17:25MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 298Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 23 - Sat, Nov 28

13:50 - 5:25CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

16h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:10 - 14:10MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R12 331Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 24 - Tue, Apr 13

13:40 - 19:55CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

31h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:45 - 18:00MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

R12 973Emirates

Tue, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 24

13:40 - 19:55CPT Cape Town Intl-MAD Madrid Barajas

31h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:35 - 16:45MAD Madrid Barajas-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 319Emirates

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28

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Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Madrid

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 31

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

17h 00m

1 stop

MAD16:55Madrid Barajas

Nov 15

MAD18:15Madrid Barajas

27h 45m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R10 882

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Oct 31

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

17h 00m

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MAD16:55Madrid Barajas

Nov 15

MAD11:55Madrid Barajas

34h 05m

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CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R11 031

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Nov 14

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

37h 00m

1 stop

MAD12:55Madrid Barajas

Nov 22

MAD18:00Madrid Barajas

28h 00m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R11 064

Etihad Airways flights from Cape Town to Madrid

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Nov 1

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

30h 15m

2 stops

MAD19:05Madrid Barajas

Nov 15

MAD9:45Madrid Barajas

27h 25m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R33 800

Etihad Airways

Nov 1

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

30h 15m

2 stops

MAD19:05Madrid Barajas

Nov 15

MAD9:45Madrid Barajas

27h 25m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R34 096

Etihad Airways

Nov 1

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

30h 15m

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MAD19:05Madrid Barajas

Nov 15

MAD9:45Madrid Barajas

27h 25m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R34 212

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1 stop27h 45m

R10 882

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6:05-7:25

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R10 899

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CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

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1 stop17h 00m

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CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

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2 stops26h 20m

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2 stops25h 55m

R11 162

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CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

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13:50-5:25

1 stop16h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/11

21:25-14:10

1 stop15h 45m

R12 101

Cape TownMadrid

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

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Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

19:25-13:50

1 stop19h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 28/11

15:20-17:25

1 stop25h 05m

R12 233

Cape TownMadrid

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

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Mon 23/11

12:35-13:50

1 stop26h 15m

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Sat 28/11

15:20-17:25

1 stop25h 05m

R12 298

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CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

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Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/3

13:50-5:25

1 stop16h 35m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 13/4

23:10-14:10

1 stop15h 00m

R12 331

Cape TownMadrid

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/3

13:40-19:55

1 stop31h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 24/3

21:45-18:00

1 stop19h 15m

R12 973

Cape TownMadrid

CPT Cape Town Intl - MAD Madrid Barajas

CPTMAD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

13:40-19:55

1 stop31h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Sat 28/11

14:35-16:45

1 stop25h 10m

R13 319

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Madrid?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R11 903 to R13 163.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R10 882.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Madrid?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Madrid. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R11 953. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Madrid from Cape Town during February instead. Flights to Madrid in February, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around R11 953.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Madrid?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Madrid from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Madrid for around R13 008 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Madrid from Cape Town for as low as R12 265 on momondo.

How have Cape Town to Madrid flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Cape Town to Madrid flights are approximately 17% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	R4 083
Fastest flight time	16h 35m
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The best one-way flight to Madrid from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R4 083. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Madrid found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R10 882.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Madrid takes 16h 35m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Madrid. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Madrid.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Madrid

How far is Cape Town Intl to Madrid Barajas by plane?
The distance between Cape Town Intl and Madrid Barajas is about 8567,0 km. Flights usually cover this in 16h 35m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport is 7 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Madrid Barajas Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Madrid Barajas Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Madrid Barajas Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Madrid?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Cape Town and Madrid, the leading airline is Qatar Airways, making up 41% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Emirates with 21%, Ethiopian Air with 16%, and Turkish Airlines with 9%.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 156	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,1 1 044 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air France	PriceFrom R9 640	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 653 reviews	Search Air France flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 708 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R11 009	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 590 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R11 206	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 460 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 758	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 686 reviews	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R11 759	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 267 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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